About Empath Health
One Connected Thread of Care
Helping people navigate aging, illness, caregiving, grief and end-of-life through Full Life Care.
The first Suncoast Hospice Service Center, 1977
Meeting Changing Needs
Empath Health began with a simple belief. No one should have to navigate life's journey alone. For nearly five decades, our legacy organizations have cared for individuals and families, growing from hospice care into support for aging, illness, caregiving and grief.
"Our colleagues have a gift for connecting with those we serve, for entering into another person's experience and bringing ease, care and of course, empathy."
Jonathan D. Fleece, President and CEO
Our History at a Glance
Trusted Local Care
Our seven hospice programs across Florida are rooted in the communities they serve. Together, they care for one in five hospice patients in the state.
Our hospice teams
- Empath Hospice: Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties
- Hospice of Marion County: Marion County
- Suncoast Hospice: Pinellas County
- Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough: Hillsborough County
- Tidewell Hospice: Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties
- Hospice by the Sea, part of Trustbridge
- Hospice of Palm Beach County, part of Trustbridge
Care for Every Stage
Hospice care
Comfort, dignity and support for people with a life-limiting illness and the people who love them, wherever they call home.
Home Health
Skilled nursing and therapy to help people recover, manage a condition and stay independent.
Palliative care
Relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness, at any stage and alongside treatment.
Grief support
Support for adults, children and families after the death of someone special, including Blue Butterfly children's grief care.
Dementia care
Education, support and care for people living with dementia and the families who care for them.
All Inclusive Elder Care
All-inclusive care that helps older adults keep living wherever they call home.
Geriatric primary care
Primary care designed around the needs of older adults.
HIV and sexual health services
Prevention and support services for HIV and sexual health.
Pediatric care
Specialized care for children with serious illness and support for their families.
When someone you love is ill, time is the first thing to slip away.
It's easy to become more caregiver than spouse, child, or friend. Appointments, medications, and difficult decisions can quickly take over daily life.
Too often, care feels fragmented, with families navigating multiple providers and starting over at every transition.
Empath Health exists to change that. We provide one connected thread of clinical, social, emotional, and spiritual support that helps people navigate changing needs with greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
What is Full Life Care
Life rarely fits neatly into categories. A person may need help managing an illness, supporting a loved one, planning for the future or coping with grief, sometimes all at the same time.
Full Life Care brings together the support people need through aging, illness, caregiving, grief and end-of-life care, helping them feel more confident and less alone along the way.
Designed Around People
Healthcare was designed around services. Full Life Care was designed around people. With empathy at the core, it is our promise of a personalized, connected and extraordinary care experience. Through home health, hospice and other home-based support, we help individuals and their families live fully when life's moments matter most, in the place they call home. We remain a steady partner through every stage of the journey.
